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Nick
02-05-10, 08:33 AM
It is often noted that current laws already on the books don't always accommodate the latest advancements in technology. Well, not to worry. The Georgia state Senate, currently in session, has voted to regulate the implantation of microchips in human Georgians.Senate approves
microchip implant bill

State senators are moving to
protect Georgians from being
implanted with a microchip
without their permission.

The Senate voted 47-2 on
Thursday to approve a bill
banning the practice without
consent. Doing so would be a
misdemeanor considered assault
and battery. Even with permission,
implantation could only be
performed by a doctor. Anyone
who has a microchip implanted
without their permission would
be entitled to sue for damages.
Sen. Chip Pearson, who sponsored
the bill, says it’s a proactive
measure aimed at anticipating
technological advances that mayT
infringe on people’s rightsThe bill will not affect the implantation of microchips in animals.
dpeters11
02-05-10, 12:19 PM
Seems to me that this really should be covered under existing law. No one should have the right to put anything in me without my permission or my medical power of attorney.

I wonder about the 2 who voted against it. Was it because they thought it was stupid to have an explicit law on it, or do they think someone should be able to chip you without permission?
Marlin Guy
02-05-10, 12:29 PM
Georgia is the bleeding edge when it comes to legislation. :lol:
harsh
02-05-10, 12:35 PM
What are the damages associated with having a microchip implanted?

Are the people who object to this the same people that adorn their bodies with prison-styled tattoos?
Nick
02-07-10, 03:36 PM
http://blogs.ajc.com/mike-luckovich/files/2010/02/mike02972010.jpg
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution 2/7/2010
durl
02-08-10, 09:03 AM
Seems to me that this really should be covered under existing law. No one should have the right to put anything in me without my permission or my medical power of attorney.

I wonder about the 2 who voted against it. Was it because they thought it was stupid to have an explicit law on it, or do they think someone should be able to chip you without permission?

True, but until a few years ago people thought that they couldn't be forced to sell their property for a private enterprise, either.

Maybe this is just an over-reaction to the mention of Class II medical devices in one piece of health care legislation. Or maybe it's NOT??? :D
dpeters11
02-08-10, 10:01 AM
True, but until a few years ago people thought that they couldn't be forced to sell their property for a private enterprise, either.

Maybe this is just an over-reaction to the mention of Class II medical devices in one piece of health care legislation. Or maybe it's NOT??? :D

Very true, I was quite surprised when it happened here.